The Curse of the Champions

Today's round of matches started off good. Australia vs The Netherlands was a wonderful game to watch. Then came the travesty that was the Spain vs Chile match (and don't even get me started on Cameroon). Now based on how these teams have been playing in this World Cup, I completely expected Chile to win. However, I didn't expect Spain to play so badly! I don't think I am the only one with that sentiment. Even the commentator kept harping on the fact that they have been playing exceptionally well for the past six years. Perhaps, as he said, this was just the end of an era. I mean they leave this World Cup with only ONE goal; and their keeper conceded 7 goals! After just two games they have left the World Cup; well they have one more game, but really, it won't count for much except experience (HA!). I bet that this is the game that they play their best in LOL!

The events today have led me to dub, experiences like these, The Curse of the Champions. Think about it, Italy won the Cup in 2006 in superb fashion. They couldn't defend their title in 2010. After poor decisions and playing, which was unlike them, they bowed out at the group stage. Spain, were champions in 2010. To say that this year they couldn't defend their title would be an understatement. After a terrible show (definitely not what they are capable of if the past couple years are anything to go by), they are out of the Cup at the group stage as well.

It would be interesting to see who wins this Cup. Hopefully they won't fall prey to this curse. Third times the charm they say, so maybe they'll escape it....

I think this says it all....

Yours,

Adiós España.......